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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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Tinted my tails. (pics)

What ya'll think? I like it alot better. Im trying to decide on doing my side markers. I used 3 coats of VHT Night Shades. HONEST opinions appreciated.



Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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Looks great! You did it just right, not too dark. I would definitely do the sidemarkers, start with your stock markers if you're not sure how it will look.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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Perfect...
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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sorry but i like the untinted better but those arent BAD.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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Perfectly tinted, yet I like the way they were to begin with alot more.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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looks really good on your max since it's black...
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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i would pass on the tinting of tail lights. not my shot of tequila.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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now where have i seen this post before

Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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I'm not feelin' it, but there seems to be some glare in the tinted photo. Do you have any other shots?

I'd vote for the tinted corners (check my sig and homepage) I tinted my stock corners and used the stock bulbs. I still have the clears if I want to switch back.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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nice now paint that keyhole.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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nice. now paint the key hole and get rid of the nissan emblem.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:48 PM
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one word - stealth !!! good job.

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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:50 PM
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Looks good!
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 03:03 PM
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oooooo, i likes alot.......i was thinking about doing that to my 02/03 tails, i wonder what they would turn out to look like. very nice indeed phxblue
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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Im replacing the key hole with a camera. Im going to put a slight tint to the rear emblem. Im going to leave the side markers alone.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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looks great, the only thing is when i see it on other cars i like it, but i also like red/clears too, its almost like if i was to tint my tails i would need a second pair of red/clears so i could switch em up whatever i was feelin


theres only one max i've seen out of all the tinted tails that looks sick and the best and thats GEO, his lights front and back are just plain beautiful, hands down
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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I prefer them without the tint.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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You should tint your headlights too. j/k The tint looks good.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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Apply clear coat immediately. I put nite shades on my clear corners and now they're fading due to me not protecting them. BTW Good Job.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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Looks really nice I like it.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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untinted is better
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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I like them alot, only because its a slight tint. I really dont like when people completely tint their tail lights to the point where you cant see whats red and whats the turn signal.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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I think you did a good job and its not too dark but i like you factory tails. I also think your car looks nice and clean
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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Looks good I think, but if your not into the stealth look u might not like it. But I am and I do lol. GJ keep up the good work!
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by PhxBlue
Im replacing the key hole with a camera. Im going to put a slight tint to the rear emblem. Im going to leave the side markers alone.
Here's how it might look with a tinted rear emblem. (no camera, but I painted the keyhole) Pay no attention to the Blowtenzas. They have been replaced.

Old Nov 2, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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i think it looks better with no tint. the red in the taillights seems to bring out both your calipers and the color of your car. still looks good overall.
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 05:27 AM
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Great Job looks real good.
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 05:37 AM
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damn that looks hott...and your car does too...nice work
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:25 AM
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You did a great job, but I like the way the red/white set off the back of the car.
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:32 AM
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Good job.
The stock version contrasts too much for my taste- at least in the pic. Now how will this affect lighting?
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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HONEST answer - me no like, I liked it more stock, specialy when car is black. Black with Red/Clear lights :hot: :hot: :hot:
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BLKMAX005SPD
damn that looks hott...and your car does too...nice work
nice job
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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The light output is real good still. Pics I guess are not doing it justice because i still think it looks real good. here is another shot of them.

Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by PhxBlue
The light output is real good still. Pics I guess are not doing it justice because i still think it looks real good. here is another shot of them.

That second picture makes them look a lot better. I'm thinking I might do this with my 2k2+ tails, since I got them lying around. Good job.
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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2nd pic is definately alot better. do you have any clear coat on them?
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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No Clear coat yet.

BTW, how is the lip workin out for ya?
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:39 AM
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the rain has been trying to keep me from installing her, but it's been pretty clear today, so i might attempt it after work. i'm going to respray it once i get the rest of my kit, and spray the bumper (paint chips) and grill also. i haven't looked at the mounting points yet, i'm presuming that drilling is necessary to mount it. i'm just glad that i finally got one.

if i attempt to spray the 02/03 tails, i would figure they'd come out looking pretty good also, right? what's your thoughts on that?

btw, your max is my desktop at work, hope you don't mind...you get many great comments here at the office....:-)
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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Yea you will have to drill a small hole or two, its real simple. I think the tails would look great as long as you dont get spray happy and go too dark, three light coats is what I used. Hamy tinted his 2k2 tails, you should query him about it. Im rather honored that you are using me on your desktop, so no probs there.

(BTW, got new pics on my cardomain page if you are loking for a new one)
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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How about tinting your clears to match, and maybe even your headlight covers?



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